[2024 Jiuzhaigou Attraction] Travel Guide for Mirror Lake (Updated Oct)
Lakes
Mountain Climbing
Address:
Jiuzhaigou, Aba, China
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
0.5-1 hour
Jiuzhaigou, a paradise on earth
Jiuzhaigou, located in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China, is a world-renowned natural scenic area and national nature reserve. It is famous for its unique plateau lakes, colorful forest landscapes, magical waterfalls and snow mountains. As a visitor who has visited Jiuzhaigou many times, I am deeply impressed by the beautiful scenery here, which is indescribable in words.
Firstly, the lakes of Jiuzhaigou are one of its most charming landscapes. There are 108 lakes here, distributed between mountains at altitudes of 2000-3000 meters. The lake water is clear and transparent, colorful, like sapphires embedded in the earth. Under the sunlight, the lake surface is sparkling, like a flowing scroll. Each lake has its own characteristics, such as Wuhua Sea, Mirror Sea, Nuorilang Waterfall, etc., which make people linger.
Secondly, the forest landscape of Jiuzhaigou is also breathtaking. The forest coverage here is as high as 80%, with rich plant resources. In spring, the mountains are full of flowers and green; in summer, they are lush and green; in autumn, they are colorful and picturesque; in winter, they are covered in silver, like a fairy tale world. The changing seasons and different sceneries make people intoxicated.
In addition, the waterfalls of Jiuzhaigou are also a major highlight. The waterfalls here are staggered in height, varying in size and shape. The waterfall pours down from the mountain canyon, with a majestic momentum and a sound that shakes the valley. Especially under the sunlight, the waterfall is like a silver ribbon, beautiful and moving.
Of course, the snow mountains of Jiuzhaigou are also a landscape not to be missed. The snow mountains here are majestic and stand proudly on the earth. The top of the snow mountain is covered with white snow, as if it is covered with a layer of silver. Under the sunlight, the snow mountain shines with dazzling light, which is shocking.
In general, Jiuzhaigou is a natural scenic area full of magic and beauty. The lakes, forests, waterfalls and snow mountains here together constitute a beautiful scroll, making people linger. If you love nature and enjoy beautiful scenery, then Jiuzhaigou is definitely a place worth visiting!
Abigail Ellsworth
Jiuzhaigou Mirror Sea Autumn Travel Guide.
Only those who have been to Jiuzhaigou will not regret the autumn🍃
Transportation: I was really shocked when I came here by bus for more than 20 hours
I have a direct feeling of the great rivers and mountains
Travel tips: Many people come to Beijing Sea and always go down along the outside of the plank road
In fact, it is better to play near the inside of the plank road
Photography📷: There are not many people inside, and the photos📷 are very good
A casual shot is a blockbuster
BrandonMorris123.
【One-Day Tour Guide to Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area in Aba Prefecture, Sichuan Province】
【Tickets】Tickets + Sightseeing Bus Ticket 280/person, Tickets + VIP Sightseeing Bus Ticket 490/person, tickets are released 14 days in advance
【Entering the Valley】Enter the valley between 8:30-9:00 AM, queue for security check and boarding at the visitor center. Jiuzhaigou is divided into Rize Valley, Zechawa Valley, and Shuzheng Valley. The sightseeing bus will go directly through Shuzheng Valley to the Nuorilang Central Station, from where you can follow the dispatch to Rize Valley or Zechawa Valley (Note: Do not sit sideways on the sightseeing bus, as it is very easy to get carsick)
【Zechawa Valley】The longest valley, the sightseeing bus will go directly to the highest point, Long Lake. After getting off, go down the stairs in the opposite direction to reach the viewing platform. Then walk to the top of the stairs, and walk about 1 kilometer along the road to reach the Five-Color Pond, one of the most beautiful lakes in Jiuzhaigou, second only to the Five-Flower Lake in fame. Walk two to three hundred meters along the trail to the return bus stop. The sightseeing bus will end at Nuorilang Central Station, passing several stops along the way, but they are not very interesting, so you can just view them from the bus. There are dining and souvenir options at Nuorilang Central Station.
【Rize Valley】The sightseeing bus will stop at Arrow Bamboo Lake and Grass Lake, then go directly to the highest point, the Primeval Forest. This place has a high altitude, so be cautious of altitude sickness. The Primeval Forest requires climbing, which takes about 1 hour, or you can walk along the circular trail to the boarding point after getting off. The return sightseeing bus will also stop at Grass Lake and Arrow Bamboo Lake. Get off at Arrow Bamboo Lake, and view Grass Lake from the bus. Walk along the trail at Arrow Bamboo Lake, continue down the stairs after Arrow Bamboo Lake Waterfall to reach Panda Lake. The two lakes are very close, about a 20-minute walk, with small waterfalls and water forests along the way, which are quite scenic. After reaching Panda Lake, continue to Panda Lake Waterfall, where the boarding point is nearby. Take the bus to the next stop, Five-Flower Lake, the most famous lake in Jiuzhaigou. After getting off, walk along the trail to see a bridge, where photos are better taken. The boarding point is up the stairs next to the bridge. The next stop is Pearl Shoal Waterfall. After getting off, walk along Pearl Shoal, then go down the stairs to reach Pearl Shoal Waterfall, which is the filming location for the ending of Journey to the West. After crossing the waterfall, walk down the trail to the boarding point. The next stop is Mirror Lake, where you can get off to visit or view from the bus, as the boarding and alighting points are the same.
【Shuzheng Valley】The sightseeing bus will return to Nuorilang Central Station. Go down the stairs next to it to reach Nuorilang Waterfall. After crossing the waterfall, walk about 500 meters along the trail, then go up the stairs to take the sightseeing bus to the next stop, Rhino Lake, which also has a water forest. Walk along the embankment for a while, then return to take the bus. Then go to Shuzheng Village, next to Shuzheng Lakes and Shuzheng Waterfall, which are also quite scenic. Finally, return to the original point to take the bus to Double Dragon Lake and see Double Dragon Waterfall. The last few stops are all at the same boarding and alighting points, so it is recommended to view them from the bus and then exit the valley.
Emma Simmons Emma41
You must visit Jiuzhaigou in deep autumn
You must visit Jiuzhaigou in deep autumn! The colorful forest at its peak, the lake and the plank road are all covered with falling red leaves, full of autumn atmosphere! What you see with your naked eyes is better than the photos, so don't let your eyes regret where your body can reach!
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🍁Must-visit spots in Jiuzhaigou:
🌊Changhai: The highest and largest sea in Jiuzhaigou
🪞Jinghai: The filming location of Zhang Yimou's movie 'Hero', perfectly interpreting the unity of heaven and water
🎨Five-color Pond: Just like a palette overturned by God
💐Wuhuahai: A great place to enjoy the autumn colors
🌿Pearl Beach Waterfall: The classic scene of the shooting of Journey to the West
🍃Norilang Waterfall: The widest plateau waterfall in Asia, with a strong momentum
🌊Shuzheng Qunhai: Composed of 19 seas, like emeralds embedded in the valley
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🏃🏻♀️One-day tour route suggestion
✔️Morning: Take a sightseeing bus at the entrance of the valley - Primitive Forest - Grass Sea - Swan Sea - Arrow Bamboo Sea - Panda Sea/Waterfall - Five Flower Sea - Pearl Beach/Waterfall - Mirror Sea - Norilang Central Station (you can also not go, bring your own dry food)
✔️Afternoon: Changhai - Five-color Pond - Norilang Waterfall - Rhinoceros Sea - Tiger Sea - Shuzheng Waterfall/Shuzheng Qunhai - Wolong Sea/Spark Sea - Bonsai Beach - Out of the valley
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🛺Sightseeing car position suggestion
▫️Ticket inspection entrance - Norilang transfer station suggests sitting on the left side by the window
▫️Norilang - Primitive Forest suggests sitting on the right side by the window
▫️Primitive Forest - Norilang suggests sitting on the left side by the window
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📝tips
🔹If conditions permit, you can consider planning two days for Jiuzhaigou, without regrets
🔹If you only play for one day, it is recommended to bring your own light dry food
🔹Be sure to keep warm and also sun protection, the ultraviolet rays are quite strong
🔹Bring a telephoto lens or zoom lens, most of the scenic spots can only move on the designated plank road and viewing platform, the freedom of photo shooting is very low
Wyatt.Moore^25
Jiuzhaigou is a paradise on earth with beautiful scenery
Jiuzhaigou is located in Jiuzhaigou County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China, and is one of China's most famous natural scenic spots. Jiuzhaigou is known to the world for its unique natural beauty and diverse ecological environment; with its mysterious, magnificent, and brilliant natural wonders, it is hailed as a 'paradise on earth'. Colorful lakes: Jiuzhaigou has many colorful lakes, such as Mirror Lake, Norilang Lake, Pearl Beach, etc. The lake is clear and the colors are varied, giving people a dreamlike feeling.
Mirror Lake
Mirror Lake, because the lake surface is as flat as a mirror, hence the name. This is a good place to see reflections in Jiuzhaigou. Whenever the dawn breaks or the morning glow is all over the sky, the blue sky and white clouds, distant mountains and near trees, all fall into the bottom of the sea. Before 9 o'clock in the morning and after 5 o'clock in the evening when there is no wind, it is a good time to shoot the reflection of Mirror Lake.
CodeHunter
From Malkang to Jiuzhaigou, all the way to the snow, especially to the Red Plains, the original vast grassland is now a white, but the closer to Jiuzhai, the more autumn, the autumn and winter snow, the turn of the corner, the winter chase It was autumn.
I am going to go shopping in Jiuzhai for a day, and I must avoid the tour group army, so I got up earlier and got up at 6 o'clock, 7